Physician Assistant - Lewes

Nutrihealth LLC; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

NutriHealth LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Lewes, DE clinic, focusing on science-based weight management. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement nutrition planning, fitness integration, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy as part of a comprehensive obesity treatment program.

The role requires current PA or NP license and DEA, with preferred experience in weight management and strong communication skills for patient education and team

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license.
• Current DEA license.
• Experience in weight management, obesity treatment, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietitians to create nutrition plans tailored to patient needs.
• Incorporate fitness recommendations into treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Apply behavior therapy techniques to address obesity-related factors.
• Prescribe medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor responses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Weight management experience

Education

Physician Assistant license

DEA license

Job description

NutriHealth is a leading outpatient private practice specializing in science-based weight management solutions. We are dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive and personalized approaches to obesity treatment, integrating nutrition planning, fitness, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join us in our mission to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight in our Lewes, DE office.

Responsibilities in four key areas:

Nutrition Planning:

• Collaborate with dietitians to create comprehensive nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
• Provide ongoing support and education on healthy eating habits.

Fitness Integration:

• Incorporate fitness and exercise recommendations into patient treatment plans.
• Work closely with patients to set realistic fitness goals and monitor progress.

Behavior Therapy:

• Implement behavior therapy techniques to address emotional and behavioral factors contributing to obesity.
• Provide support to help patients overcome challenges in their weight loss journey.

Pharmacotherapy:

Prescribe medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, monitoring patient responses and adjusting medications as needed.

Qualifications:

Current Physician Assistant license

Current DEA license

Experience in weight management, obesity treatment, or a related field is preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8am - 6pm

Friday: 8am - 2:30pm

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance